Nuri al-Maliki

Dreams of Babylon

Ryan Crocker | Jun 28, 2010

Iraq is not yesterday’s war. If Obama withdraws too quickly, the tenuous peace will collapse.

Walking with the Devil

Hilton L. Root | Mar 01, 2007

The United States must avoid getting trapped in its commitments with unstable regimes, and Iraq is the prime example.

Commentary

Maliki's Dangerous Tightrope Act

Kenneth M. Pollack | Mar 23, 2012

As the Arab League comes to Baghdad, Maliki attempts to strike a difficult balance between regional power players.

A Violent New Year in Iraq

Michael Knights | Feb 16, 2012

In the wake of U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, new data shows that internal violence is on the rise. Maliki's power grabs haven't helped.

Baghdad's Bad JuJu

Kenneth M. Pollack | Jan 28, 2011

Sadr's back. Iraq is on the brink. Washington sits idly by.

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Blogs

More Signs of Trouble in Iraq

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 03, 2012

A corrupt, divided, hostile Baghdad is not much of a reward for nearly a trillion U.S. tax dollars and 4,400 dead American soldiers.

The Neocons' Undemocratic Domino

Paul R. Pillar | Aug 15, 2011

Support for the murderous Assad. Increased Iranian influence. An uptick in insurgent violence. What hath the Neocon dream of a democratic Iraq wrought?

Conflict in Lebanon? The Broader Dimensions Behind “STL”

Malou Innocent | Jan 05, 2011

The results of the Special Tribune for Lebanon could reignite civil war—or worse, conflict with Israel.